Thorofare is a CDP located in Gloucester County New Jersey. Thorofare has a 2024 population of 2,787. Thorofare is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 8.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,576 in 2020.
The average household income in Thorofare is $85,383 with a poverty rate of 7.91%. The median age in Thorofare is 57.1 years: 55.2 years for males, and 57.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thorofare was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,934 | 80.95% |
| Black or African American | 243 | 10.17% |
| Two or more races | 186 | 7.79% |
| Other race | 26 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,208 | 1.98 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 583 | 1.1 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Married | 443 | 2.64 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 152 | 3.22 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Male | 30 | 2.97 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
2.78
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 3.98% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 10.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 353 | 18.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 221 | 11.73% |
| High School Graduate | 598 | 31.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.48% |
| Some College | 430 | 22.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,586 | 1,514 | 477 |
| Black | 223 | 211 | 58 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 42 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 6 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 78.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,837 | $61,000 | $65,455 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,119 | $106,125 | $77,063 |
| High School Graduate | $34,545 | $68,024 | $28,155 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,207 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,045 | $60,950 | $32,026 |
| Some College | $31,688 | $48,214 | $24,943 |
$40,045
Average Earnings
$60,950
Average Male
$32,026
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.69% of Thorofare residents speak only English, while 4.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,884 | 179 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 10 | 9.26% |
| Multiple | 186 | 10 | 5.38% |
7.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.16%
Male Poverty Rate
10.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thorofare is White, with 9.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thorofare is Multiple, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Some College | 8.12% |
| High School | 6.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 1.18% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,917 | $111,088 |
| Households | $68,036 | $85,383 |
| Married Families | $120,365 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,140 | $57,377 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| World War II | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 75 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 7.06% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.82%
Born in Thorofare
97.74%
Native Born
2.26%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
1.84%
Naturalized
97.74% of Thorofare residents were born in the United States, with 59.82% having been born in New Jersey. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,787 | 199 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 2,588 | 199 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 2,389 | -60 | -2.45% |
| 2021 | 2,449 | -127 | -4.93% |
| 2020 | 2,576 | 0 | 0% |